LEGENDARY racing driver Sir Stirling Moss is to make a nostalgic return behind the wheel – at the age of 80.

The former Fomula One racer – who won his first Grand Prix at Aintree in 1955 – will be in action at Oulton Park just five months after suffering an horrific fall down a lift shaft.

Moss broke both his ankles after plunging three storeys in the accident at his home in March, but has made a superb recovery from his injuries,

Moss will be joining classic racers to compete for a trophy in his honour at the Oulton Park Gold Cup over the Bank Holiday weekend (August 29/30).

The Oulton Park Gold Cup is the Cheshire circuit’s biggest historic racing event, celebrating single seaters, sports cars and saloons from the past six decades.

HSCC Executive Director Graham White said: “We’re very much looking forward to being at Oulton Park for what now has become the most important historic motor racing event in the north of England. We’re also thrilled that Sir Stirling Moss will be joining us to race at this year’s Gold Cup meeting.”

Oulton Park Gold Cup tickets for 29/30 August are on sale from £17 for adults, with children aged 12 and under free. For more information call 0870 950 9000 or visit www.oultonpark.co.uk.